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2016

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
What is the full form of RLV-TD
A
Reusable Long Vehicle - Technology Demonstrator
B
Real Launch Vehicle - Technology Demonstrator
C
Re Launch Vehicle - Technology Demonstrator
D
Reusable Launch Vehicle - Technology Demonstrator
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -Reusable Launch Vehicle-Technology Demonstrator (RLV-TD) Images.

Detailed explanation-2: -Reusable launch vehicle (RLV) means a launch vehicle that is designed to return to Earth substantially intact and therefore may be launched more than one time or that contains vehicle stages that may be recovered by a launch operator for future use in the operation of a substantially similar launch vehicle.

Detailed explanation-3: -RLV LEX. ISRO is planning to conduct air-drop landing experiment (RLV-LEX) during Q1 of 2023 that will take place at Aeronautical Test Range in Challakere, Chitradurga, Karnataka. A prototype RLV will be lifted off with the help of helicopter and later will release from a height of 3 km altitude.

Detailed explanation-4: -Reusable Satellite Launch Vehicle (RSLV)

Detailed explanation-5: -Objectives of RLV-TD: Hypersonic aero thermodynamic characterisation of wing body. Evaluation of autonomous Navigation, Guidance and Control (NGC) schemes. Integrated flight management.

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